Department of Geography

Taught Postgraduate Programme in the Department of Geography

Environmental Resilience and Sustainability Programme

The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a global framework for advancing sustainability, yet its implementation poses unique challenges for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as those in the Caribbean. Limited land space, smaller economies, and vulnerability to natural disasters and climate change intensify these challenges. Despite growing attention to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there remains a shortage of formal postgraduate training to build the necessary expertise in these regions. This programme is designed to bridge that gap by linking the global sustainability agenda to the specific realities and development needs of SIDS.

All courses are either blended (maximum of 60% online) or fully delivered online.

PROGRESSION FROM CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA TO MSC

This postgraduate programme is designed with a flexible laddering structure that allows students to progress from the Postgraduate Certificate to the Postgraduate Diploma, and subsequently to the Master of Science (MSc) degree. This structure also provides exit points at each stage for students who are unable to complete the higher-level award.

Postgraduate Certificate to Postgraduate Diploma

Students who are enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate programme may apply to transition to the Postgraduate Diploma in their second semester, subject to the payment of any applicable additional fees.

Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate may also apply for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma within five (5) years of completing the Certificate.

Students who are unable to complete the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma may exit with the Postgraduate Certificate.

Postgraduate Diploma to MSc

Students who are enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma may apply to transition to the MSc in their second semester, subject to the payment of any applicable additional fees.

Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma may also apply for entry into the MSc programme within five (5) years of completing the Diploma.

Students who are unable to complete the requirements of the MSc—such as the Internship, Research Paper, or Project—may exit with the Postgraduate Diploma.

Course listing for the Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Resilience and Sustainability:

The completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Resilience and Sustainability will require the completion of three (3) core courses.

Course listing for the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resilience and Sustainability:

The completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resilience and Sustainability will require the completion of six (6) core courses.